Beautiful driving
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The Blue Ridge Mountains as seen from an overlook along Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia in January 1994. / / / TIP JAR: IF YOU LIKE MY WORK SUPPORT ME WITH ANY AMOUNT YOU WISH / / RAFFLE ITEMS HERE Portfolio Areas / Tigers / Wildlife / Macro / Landscape / Birds / Abstracts / Cats~wild and domestic
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This tree remains perhaps where many once stood. Those settling this region in the 1800’s need fields to plant crops. To clear ground for the fields they need to remove the trees and underbrush. They didn’t do this all at once but over a period of time. The saplings and underbrush could be cut away by their axes. A large tree like this was removed by “girdling”. 2 rings were cut around the base of the tree about 6 feet apart. Then all the outer bark was stripped off, causing the tree to die. Once dead it would remain in place till it feel. They were able to plant crops around the tree. In its leafless, dead state sun was allowed to reach the crops. Once it had fallen they could use the wood for cooking and heating. The Cherokee also used similar methods and also would slash and burn areas to remove the dead trees and underbrush…..during the time it took for the tree to die and fall, the many many rocks would be removed and placed in piles or fence rows. This was usually a chore for the kids……………..this I guess is my 2ad favorite tree in Cades Cove,Great Smoky Mountain NP
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Naked and laughing
by Lys •...whispers promising raspberry kisses and galaxies of freckles swirl into my ears…
that summer drive /
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Country road through the forest in the winter.
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Ocean of Oneness ~ Ke’anae Peninsula Maui Hawai’i © 2008 Sharon Anne Mau
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If you are not prepared to give up your past, you may as well ride back into it.
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The Blue Ridge Mountains as seen from an overlook along Skyline Drive, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia in January 1994. More closeup version of The Blue Ridge Mountains
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Curvy road in Arizona Desert.
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I stand out from the rest. I’m not that different, but yet I am. If you look up my way you’ll notice me. I know you can’t help it when you stare. I wish I fit in with those around me, but I don’t……as the brightest red tree stands out against the evergreens, so do some people from those the rest of the crowd. They may not be gifted with a normal body. They may be of a different intelligence level, race, or just have a vastly different outlook on life. They can be like this red tree. Even though they are different they can be beautiful too. When we encounter someone different than us, we need to look for their beauty, not their differences…..Image taken from the Oconaluftee Valley Overlook, Newfound Gap Road, GSMNP
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Beautiful birch forests seen on the drive from Escalante to Torrey , Utah USA . / ©2008 Globalphotos All rights reserved. / All photographs, text and images by Globalphotos are the exclusive property of Globalphotos – protected under Australian and international copyright laws. / These images may not be reproduced, copied or manipulated without written permission. / No use for Public Domain. / Use of any image for another photographic concept or illustration is a violation of copyright.
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This old tree has been torn apart probably by lighting. There appeared to be some leaves showing above the grass last summer so I believe it’s still alive. I was sitting close to it just enjoying the view one day. I kept being drawn back to it. If it were in the forest it probably wouldn’t be that noticeable. Out there in the open field, it’s seen by all. I thought how a lot of people should be like this tree. Their lives are torn apart by abusiveness and they need to bring it out in the open for all to see. Though torn apart they are still alive inside, but maybe not for long. Sadly though most try and keep it hidden. They try to blend in with everyone else. They go through every fearful minute of life like the tree hidden away in the forest….if you think you know someone that may be being abused point this tree out to them as I have you, tell them the difference in it and the one being in the forest. Sometimes all they need is a little push. Telling about a tree in a field is a way of gently approaching the subject Image taken in Cades Cove, Great smoky Mountain NP
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My little red tree that gave me the thoughts of “Different” also Stands Out from the evergreens around it. We as photographers usually stand out from the, drive by point and shoot crowd. Lots of time we take more time setting up our tripod and camera than they do to stop, shoot, and move on…….I don’t know at the time I’ve been sitting in Cades Cove, reading, when someone would stop, look, snap a shoot and go on. They would be nothing out there, but seeing my camera, tripod, and long lens they would just assume I was shooting something……They can be bothersome at times. They’ll come up and start asking questions while you’re concentrating on a shoot. Even though we may be bothered we can play a big part in spreading the need for things like conservation. By standing out and getting the attention from those around us, we can play a bigger part in saving and preserving what we love to shoot…….So next time you are asked “ are you taking a picture of that”, don’t say “no I’m checking for gamma rays from the space ship that landed last night”. Tell them yes and why we should be helping save Mother Nature….Stand Out Make A Difference. Image taken at the Oconaluftee Valley Overlook, Newfound Gap Rd., Great Smoky Mountain NP
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back in the day, it seemed like everyone had a father, uncle or grandfather that had a car like this…you would be swallowed up by the back seat, taking trips to exotic locations that, while we always muttered “are we there yet,” would one day wish we could go back in time to savor every one of those lost moments…
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Driving along Little River Road in the Great Smoky Mountains can be an enjoyable experience. Fall is an extra special time to take a trip through its twisting turns as it snakes its way along the Little River. It runs between the “Wye” at Townsend and The Smokies visitor center outside of Gatlinburg. The color at times can be breathtaking. Wildlife though seldom viewed can range from otter to bear, for an added bonus of the wonderful autumn views. Megis Falls and The Sinks are also about mid way thru the drive.
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View of Mauna Kahalawai, West Maui from Kula / Protea Blossoms in Evening Light / A spectacular view from Upcountry near Kula in Haleakala National Park, Maui Hawai’i © 2008 Sharon Anne Mau “O Great Spirit, whose voice I hear in the winds and whose breath gives life to all the world, hear me. I am small and weak. I need your strength and wisdom. Let me walk in beauty and let my eyes ever behold the red and purple sunset. Make my hands respect the things you have made and my ears grow sharp to hear your voice. Make me wise so that I may understand the things you have taught my people. Let me learn the lessons you have hidden in every leaf and rock. I seek strength not to be greater than my brother or sister, but to fight my greatest enemy, myself. Make me always ready to come to you with clean hands and straight eyes So when life fades as the fading sunset my spirit may come to you without shame. Great Spirit of love, come to me with the power of the North. Make me courageous when the cold winds of life fall upon me. Give me strength and endurance for everything that is harsh, everything that hurts, everything that makes me squint. Make me move through life ready to take what comes from the North. Spirit who comes out of the East, come to me with the power of the rising sun. Let there be light in my word. Let there be light on the path that I walk. Let me remember always that you give the gift of a new day. Never let me be burdened with sorrow by not starting over. Great Spirit of creation, send me the warm and soothing winds from the South. Comfort me and caress me when I am tired and cold. Enfold me as your gentle breezes enfold your leaves on the trees. And as you give to all the earth your warm, moving wind, Give to me so that I may grow close to you in warmth. Great life-giving Spirit, I face the West, the direction of the sundown. Let me remember every day that the moment will come when my sun will go down. Never let me forget that I must fade into you. Give me beautiful colour. Give me a great sky for setting, and when it is time to meet you, I come with glory. And Giver of all life, I pray to you from the earth, help me to remember as I touch the earth that I am small and need your pity. Help me to be thankful for the gift of the earth and never to walk hurtfully on the world. Bless to love what comes from mother earth and teach me how to love your gifts. Great Spirit of the heavens, lift me up to you that my heart may worship you and come to you in glory. Hold in my memory that you are my Creator, greater than I, eager for my good life. Let everything that is in the world lift my mind, and my heart, and my life to you so that we may come always to you in truth and in heart.” ~ This prayer is thought to be Native American in origin and is sometimes attributed to the Sioux.
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Pa`ako Beach / Paako Beach / Secret Beach / Secret Cove / Wedding Beach / Makena Cove near Alanui Road Makena Maui Hawaii © 2008 Sharon Anne Mau There are many names to describe this beautiful secluded beach east of Makena on Alanui Road bordered by lava rocks and palm trees. The wave action is extraordinary and the golden sand is deep and luxurious. There is a large tide pool on the right of the beach which is wonderful for swimming. A favourite among the locals and enjoyed by many families with children, scuba divers and snorkelers, there are wonderful views of Molokini and Kaho`olawe Island. This is one of the most popular beaches on Maui for small weddings.
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The magnificent male Indian Blue Peacock has a long train of beautiful feathers, with eye spots, brown, yellow and green with black center, brilliant blue feathers on the body, green iridescent plumage and beautiful yellows, and grey feet. The male (peacock) Indian Peafowl has beautiful iridescent blue-green or green coloured plumage. The so-called “tail” of the peacock, also termed the “train”, is not the tail quill feathers but highly elongated upper tail coverts. The train feathers have a series of eyes that are best seen when the tail is fanned. This image is straight from the camera photographed in natural light with a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
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From my collection: / Enchanting Peafowl at the Garden of Eden, Maui, Hawai’i / © 2008 Sharon Anne Mau Na Ka Pueo Maui In the lovely tropical Garden of Eden on Maui there is a wonderful bird feeder very much like a candy or gumball machine. You drop your quarter and turn the slot and out spills a special blend of feed for the many birds in this beautiful botanical garden of Puohokamoa Valley. It is wonderful as the birds have become conditioned to the sound and come from all directions to feed. It is a perfect photo opportunity. I sat on the ground and photographed the beautiful Peacocks, dove, ducks and other birds, filling a two gig card. Proud and beautiful the Peacock struts and poses for me. / / The magnificent male has a long train of beautiful feathers, with eye spots, brown, yellow and green with black centre, brilliant blue feathers on the body, green iridescent plumage and beautiful yellows, and grey feet. The male (peacock) Indian Peafowl has beautiful iridescent blue-green or green coloured plumage. The so-called “tail” of the peacock, also termed the “train”, is not the tail quill feathers but highly elongated upper tail coverts. The train feathers have a series of eyes that are best seen when the tail is fanned. The Indian Peafowl is probably the oldest known ornamental bird. It was first introduced into the Mesopotamian cultures more than 4,000 years ago and then Into the Mediterranean area. Since that time, many different colors and breeds have been produced by man, including mottled, white, and a black-winged variety. Peafowl, particularly the brightly colored peacock, are one of our favorite captive birds, well suited for parks, zoos, and other domestic situations. The peafowl is the largest member of the pheasant and turkey family. Although commonly called peacocks, this term is properly applied only to the male peafowl. Female peafowl are called peahens. There are two species of peafowl found in the wild, the Indian Peafowl and the Green Peafowl. The magnificent white peacock is actually an Indian Blue. Peafowl build shallow nests made of sticks, leaves, and grass. Nests are usually located in the undergrowth of the rainforest. The female (Peahen) Indian Peafowl has a mixture of dull green, brown, and grey in her plumage. She lacks the long upper tail coverts of the male but has a crest. Females can also display their plumage to ward off danger to her young or other female competition. Peafowl can be companion animals but there may be problems with dogs, cats and other pets. They may roam and roost on adjoining property. Peafowl have been called “urban guard dogs” because their distinctive cries can act as a warning of approaching people. Peahens lay from 3 to 5 whitish eggs usually in a shallow depression dug in the ground, hidden underneath brush or in some other concealed location. The female incubates the eggs for approximately 28 days. After hatching, the young chicks follow the mother about for protection, even though they are capable of foraging on their own. The Indian Peafowl is native to India. In the wild, these peafowl usually live in small family groups, preferring dense, hilly jungle near water. The closely related Green Peacock is found in southeast Asia. During the spring breeding season the peacocks are courting and displaying their beautiful feather fans, providing a popular photo opportunity. According to Greek mythology, the “eyes” on the tail of a peacock were placed there by Hera to commemorate her faithful watchman, Argus who had a hundred eyes (Ovid I, 625) In the local folktales of India the peacock has a special place. A Punjabi folktale describes a Queen reqesting her husband not to hunt peacocks and tells that the peacock is her brother. Although peafowl are large, powerful birds, they are somewhat weak fliers and spend much of their time on the ground looking for food or perching. Peafowl feed on many different types of food including both plants and small animals. They seem to be especially fond of snakes, even poisonous ones! Peafowl will fly for short distances, especially to escape danger, and also to roost in treetops at night. Peafowl, particularly the males, are one of the most colorful and strikingly marked of all birds. O ne of the best known features of these birds is the fan or “train” of the peacock, which is opened and displayed by the male to attract the peahen. These feathers are actually long extensions of the upper tail covers. They are supported from underneath by the much shorter tail feathers. These feathers grow to be several feet long, but are shed each year just after the breeding season. Each of these long feathers also has a design near its tip which resembles an eye. The feathers of the peacock are composed of many colors, including Crescent sheens of bright blue and green. The peahen lacks these long, showy tall feathers and although colorful, is not nearly as brilliant as the male. Both sexes also have a crest of short, erect feathers along the crown of their heads.
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I may seem small compared to the rest of my world,I’m not.I stand alone and guard these fields every day and night. I’ve weathered many a storm and drifts of snow. Those that call my field home, rest in my shade on a hot summer day. The birds of the air, make homes amongst my limbs. I’ve stood bare on a cold winter’s night, and felt the scorching summer sun. I give you beautiful shades of green in spring, and am aflame with color in the fall. I’ve watched people struggle to make ends meet, and enjoy lunch in my shade. I am the Guardian and I endure on. As you pass me by, draw on my strength so that you to can endure Image taken in Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountain NP, this would be my favorite tree in the Cove.
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Molokini Shoal on the horizon at Sunset / Paako Beach Maui Hawaii Sky and cloud reflections in the shallow tide pools among the lava rocks at sunset
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Maybe some of my best works – I’m not sure. Sure was fun making them. Thanks for viewing. PS. Nearly lost my balls making the November image. Come to think of it, I’ve nearly lost my balls on numerous occasions whilst making photographs in the last few years. Those farm fences can be dangerous. :) Cover / January / February / March / April / May / June / July / August / September / October / November / December
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Where does this road lead ? Probably on the end of the earth. / Sinne pass is a picturesque spot very appreciate by tourists . / Since this road you have a beautiful view point, you perceive / the surrounding mountains, lofty peaks and snow capped / summits. You can discover many beautiful lanscapes in the / mountains of the Alpes-Maritimes and it is good to get some / fresh air .
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A picturesque mountain road in the Alpes -Maritimes. This curvy and narrow road is called : “The col de Vence.” / / The rocks along the road are very impressive and beautiful.
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Going back in time with these old cars It’s a wonder how they keep them on the road this is the sort of motor car you see Cuba… Part of the Cuban experience… (-:
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